Chicken and White Bean Chili

Chili is one of the easiest dinners around. We keep this spiced and spicy version in the good-for-you category by using heart-healthy white beans and lower-fat ground chicken.

Total Time: 0:40

Level:
Easy

Serves:
8

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Ingredients

4 tsp. olive oil

2 lb. ground chicken

salt

1 medium onion

1 clove garlic

1 tsp. ground cumin

0.50 tsp. dried oregano

0.25 tsp. ground cinnamon

0.25 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

1 jar mild salsa verde

2 can white kidney beans (cannellini)

1 can reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

In 6-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 teaspoon oil on medium-high until very hot. Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon salt. Add chicken to Dutch oven in 2 batches, and cook 6 minutes per batch or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally and adding 1 teaspoon more oil for second batch. With slotted spoon, transfer chicken to medium bowl once it is done.